PHMSA Public Awareness Workshop
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) along with the National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives will host two workshops to discuss public awareness programs for pipeline operators.
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September 2005 Issue
Oil Pipeline Status Report
August 2005 Issue
Lessons Learned from Hurricane Ivan
July 2005 Issue
Advancements in Pipeline Pigging
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The United States consumes 21 million barrels of oil a day. About 58 percent of that oil comes from other countries.
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With a month’s hindsight at their disposal, politicians and the media have already begun comparing the response measures to Katrina and Rita. While most debate has focused on evacuation practices and the actions of federal and local officials, much discussion has also centered on the preparedness of the energy industry, including oil pipeline companies.
Along with recent speculation of profiteering in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, some facts about the oil pipeline industry have been misrepresented. Here are some common myths about how pipeline shipping services are priced and regulated.
For those who had their eyes on pipeline performance over the past couple months, one thing stands out above all else: the skill and effectiveness of U.S. pipeline employees.
Many of America’s oil pipeline companies have opened their hearts to hurricane victims through monetary or in-kind donations. But the spirit of giving is hardly new within the pipeline industry, as most companies have for years made efforts to give back to the communities they serve.